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… a journey of the heart

What was the Ride?

“We have stopped for a moment to encounter each other, to meet, to love, to share. This is a precious moment, but it is transient. It is a little parenthesis in eternity. If we share with caring, lightheartedness, and love, we will create abundance and joy for each other. And then this moment will have been worthwhile.” ~ Deepak Chopra

January 26, 2015 – I sat in the street on the icy cement, my face inches from the rear bumper of a bus, holding the hand of a woman who’d been hit and run over by that same bus. A bus I was riding on that morning. Crushed by the massive weight of the wheels that now loomed so large in my sight, I knew as soon as I saw her she had little time left. There is a look that comes over the face of one who is passing from this world – I’d seen it before, but not like this. She was motionless, eyes fixed to the heavens … alive, but barely. As I sat next to her, I spoke quietly, letting her know she was not alone, and that very soon she would be alright. Suddenly – and with what was more difficulty than I’d ever witnessed before – she moved … turning her head, eyes fixed squarely on mine. Blindly, she reached out toward me … I took her hand, holding it with not only my own, but with my heart as well. She squeezed it, strong and slowly … still looking at me … and then, a heartbeat later, her life slipped though my fingers. She was gone. I didn’t know her name and I’d never seen her before. But what she gave me was a gift of life that became this journey … only the day before, I’d been considering leaving the type of job and lifestyle that has never felt comfortable to my soul. Without speaking a word, Angela told me it was time to do it. Now.

And so the Ride was born. It’s not about retirement or ‘seeing the sites’, Ravensong’s Ride is a journey of the wheel and the heart. It’s a journey about people … old friends and yet-to-be-met friends. It’s about living from the heart and listening … sitting with people and listening to the stories they have to share. It’s about walking along side of them – you – for a brief time, sharing and understanding the challenges and joy you’ve face along your own journey. The tears, the laughter, they sorrow and the joyous moments. It’s about learning and growing and stretching one’s boundaries. It’s about living Life in this singular moment we’ve been given, as tomorrow is not promised. It’s about living authentically, and stepping back into the trust and joy we all had as young children.

It’s about you.

The nuts & bolts are this: On June 17, 2015 I began traveling around the country – just me and my car – meeting people, staying with them for anywhere from a few days to a month or more. I’ve sold everything I own, aside from some clothes and a few special gifts that now all fit into the Subaru. I have no retirement funds or family. I spend little and work when I can along the way. I look simply to share time with people – walk with them for a time in their lives – and with permission, share those lives with the world via keyboard and camera. We all tend to see life from our own narrow perspective – a reflection of our own journey – my goal is to learn about, and understand what life is like from YOUR side of the fence. What challenges and decisions you’ve had to make, and how it’s affected your walk & path here on earth. And hopefully, you will learn a little about me and my own, as well. This Ride is a journey of understanding, validation, strength and love. It is my hope that the Ride will open hearts and remind us all of just how very short and precious Life is … how each of our Journeys are so very important in the cosmic jigsaw puzzle of all that is.

And I hope you will join me. Both here as I journal … and on the road. If you are interested in hosting me, whether by opening your door and home for a while, or by donation, you can contact me via the form below. Thank you, and I hope you enjoy the Ride.